Helicopter Flight Instructor/Evaluator

Army National Guard Units • Shelbyville, IN

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About The Position

This is an Indiana National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the IN AASF, under Position Description Number D2460P01. The position involves rotary-wing flight instruction, evaluation, standardization, maintenance test and functional check flying, and aviation safety and mission survivability duties. The appointment is indefinite, not to exceed 24 months, with possible extension up to 60 months and potential for permanent appointment. The position requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment, military uniform wear, and a current US Army Class II Flight Physical. The employee may be subject to irregular or overtime hours and temporary duty travel, and must use required personal protective equipment. This is a testing-designated position subject to random drug testing.

The employee conducts preflight planning and preparation, including weather analysis, route and altitude selection, alternate airport and refueling stop selection, fuel and load computations, inspections, flight plan filing, and firing-range routing. The employee trains and evaluates pilots in basic and advanced flight techniques, instrument flight, instructor-pilot methods, and advanced tactical and combat operations. Other responsibilities include maintenance test and functional check pilot evaluation, aviation safety, and aviation mission survivability and tactical operations duties.

Applicants must meet the mandatory high school diploma or GED requirement and possess FAA pilot certifications or appropriate military aviation certifications and ratings. The applicant must be a current Pilot in Command and meet applicable flight-hour requirements and competencies. The role requires specialized aviation experience, including at least two years of competencies operating a specific main-frame military aircraft and at least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. An undergraduate degree is described as optimum, not mandatory.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required; applicants must be eligible for immediate membership if not already a member.
• Eligible military grades are CW3 through CW5 or O3 through O4; compatible military assignments are 15/153 series.
• Must meet the education requirement and possess FAA pilot certificates or appropriate military certifications and ratings for the main-frame aircraft of employment, along with required competencies.
• Must be a current Pilot in Command and meet applicable flight-hour requirements.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED diploma.
• Must have FAA certifications awarded from accredited civilian aviation programs or aviation certifications from accredited military aviation schools.
• Must have at least one year of on-the-job experience in the grade, or comparable military rank, immediately below the next higher level.
• Must have at least two years of specialized competencies operating a specific main-frame military aircraft, mission planning, and mission preparation.
• Must have at least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.
• Must have experience in civilian aviation programs, military aviation programs, Army National Guard Aviation Support facilities, or Air National Guard Wing/Operations Groups.
• Must have experience, training, or knowledge flying advanced military aircraft in combat situations and training or assessing pilots in complex tactical situations.
• Must have experience, training, or knowledge in advanced instrument flight instruction, combat training in advanced military aircraft, and instruction of instructor pilots in methods of instruction.
• Must have experience reviewing mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information; filing flight plans; conducting crew briefings; performing preflight inspections; and assessing aircraft loads and equipment.
• Must have experience performing or supervising navigation, in-flight refueling, search and rescue, or surveillance and reconnaissance procedures.
• Must be competent in conducting or supervising crew training for simple to complex mission-specific tasks.
• Must have experience developing plans and policies, monitoring operations, and advising commanders.
• Must have knowledge of flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, mission tactics, and operating procedures.
• Must have experience in unit flying, explosive, and ground safety programs under applicable Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and/or OSHA policies and directives.
• Must possess and maintain a US Army Class II Flight Physical.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must complete a background investigation and may be required to complete a probationary period.
• Must participate in direct deposit and comply with random drug testing.
• Must wear the military uniform and use employer-provided personal protective equipment as required.
• Must establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Applicants subject to the Indiana National Guard 36-month waiting policy may need to submit an approved, signed Exception to Policy memorandum; Tenure 0 Temporary employees are exempt from this memorandum requirement.

Nice To Haves

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is optimum.
• Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-setting Authority may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform preflight weather analysis and select routes, altitudes, alternate airports, and refueling stops.
• Compute fuel, cargo, and passenger loads; conduct preflight inspections; file flight plans; and plan firing-range routes.
• Serve as a rotary-wing Unit Trainer/Evaluator or Instructor Pilot, training and evaluating aviators in basic and advanced flight techniques.
• Serve as a rotary-wing Instrument Flight Examiner, conducting instrument flight qualifications and training.
• Serve as a rotary-wing Standardization Instructor Pilot, training and evaluating instructor pilots and providing technical supervision of the standardization program.
• Serve as a Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner or Functional Check Pilot Evaluator.
• Serve as an Aviation Safety Officer and carry out duties supporting an aviation safety program.
• Serve as a rotary-wing Maintenance Test Pilot and/or Functional Check Pilot.
• Serve as an Aviation Mission Survivability Officer and Tactical Operations Officer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The position is eligible to receive benefits despite being an indefinite appointment.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on the position and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED